Ranching, Sport and Travel

"Ranching, Sport and Travel" by Thomas Carson is an autobiographical story from the beginning of the 20th century that tells the author's life through his cattle ranching in the southwestern United States and tea planting in India, all mixed together with adventures. Carson shares his own stories along with what he learned about the cultures and places he visited, showing a deep appreciation for ranching and travel. As a young man, Carson switches from working in an office to tea planting in India, learning about growing tea and dealing with local people, even playing polo and meeting indigenous tribes. Later, he goes into ranching, facing outlaws and the rough land of the American West while taking care of cattle in Arizona. Carson's storytelling creates a sense of adventure and a love for nature that carries throughout the book.